Head to head · Specialized

Caterpillar 416D vs Ford 555D

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CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar 416D

Specialized

power
74 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 416D specs
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FordModel B

Ford 555D

Specialized

power
72 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 555D specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar 416D
vs
FordFord 555D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ 416D higher · +2 hp (+3%)
416D74 hp
555D72 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

416D is in the 62nd percentile; 555D is in the 57th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 416D higher · +12 ci (+5%)
416D268 ci
555D256 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

416D is in the 62nd percentile; 555D is in the 57th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
416D4
555D4
Median Specialized Tractor4

416D is in the 50th percentile; 555D is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
416D4
555D4
Median Specialized Tractor4

416D is in the 50th percentile; 555D is in the 50th · 43 models

416D (A)555D (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarFord—
Model416D555D—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarFord—
Model3054Ford—
Power Output74hp72hp▲ 416D+2 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci256ci▲ 416D+12 ci · +5%
Bore4.1in4.4in▲ 555D+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in4.2in▲ 416D+0.8 in · +19%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
TypePower shuttlePower shuttleSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
Length273in275in▲ 555D+2 in · <1%
Width92.5in89in▲ 416D+3.5 in · +4%
Height109in108in▲ 416D+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight15,212lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
Coolant4.4gal1.7gal▲ 416D+2.8 gal · +175%

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar 416DFord 555DDifference
TypeROPS or Cab (optional)Four-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 62nd percentile (74 hp)B · 57th percentile (72 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 57th percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Length

median 274 in
A · 49th percentile (273 in)B · 55th percentile (275 in)
A · 416DB · 555DMedian Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar 416DFull spec pageFord 555D